THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH, CITY OF OAKWOOD,
STATE OF OHIO

The meeting was conducted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in the council chamber at the Oakwood City Building, 30 Park Avenue, and was accessible via Zoom.

Attending in person were:

Dr. David Denka, D.O., Chair Norbert Klopsch, Administrator/City Manager
Dr. Bill Coyne, D.D.S., Vice Chair Dr. Steve Enseleit, M.D., Health Commissioner
Matthew Tyler, REHS, Environmental Health Director

Attending via remote teleconference was Dr. Elizabeth Maimon, DVM, M.P.H., Member and Mayor Bill Duncan, President

Excused absent were Dr. Elizabeth Hardy, Ph.D., Member and Mrs. Diane Scott, R.N., Member.

The following in-person visitors registered:

Corrie Matthias, University of Cincinnati

Dr. Denka called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led a discussion on the following agenda items:

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Dr. Denka asked that the minutes of the July 30, 2024 meeting be reviewed. There being no requested edits, motion to approve by Dr. Coyne; second by Dr. Maimon. Upon viva voce vote, motion passed and the minutes were approved.

Report from Chair: No report.

Report from Environmental Health Director: Matt Tyler, REHS, Environmental Health Director, commented on the following items:

  • Amendments to the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code: Mr. Tyler informed the Board of changes made to the Ohio Uniform Food Code rules effective 9/5/2024.
  • Resolution 24-1 Fees for Food Establishment and Service Operations, First Reading: Mr. Tyler introduced Resolution No. 24-1. There being no visitors wishing to speak on the matter, a public hearing was not conducted. A second reading, public hearing and vote will take place at the November 26, 2024 board meeting.

Report from Health Commissioner: No report.

Report from Board Administrator/City Manager: Mr. Klopsch reported on the following items:

  • Gardner Pool: The 2024 pool season was successful. Pool memberships remain consistent each year and Gardner Pool continues to be an important and viable offering in the community.

    The two water rescue incidents at Gardner Pool in July were satisfactorily resolved with all actions taken by pool staff determined to be in compliance with established regulations and protocols.

  • Status of Oakwood Health District: Oakwood’s local health district continues to operate until further guidance and/or direction is received from the state. Provisions in the next Ohio Biennium Budget may likely include new requirements for Oakwood’s local health district.

  • Annual Water Testing: Mr. Klopsch reported that the 2024 annual water testing required by the USEPA and Ohio EPA was successfully completed. None of the 20 water samples tested for lead and copper content exceeded the EPA “Action Levels,” which are 15 parts per billion for lead and 1,300 parts per billion for copper.

    Dr. Coyne asked if the locations of the 20 water samples were the same each year.